Games

Many role-playing games and interactive comics have been based on 3x3 Eyes,
and there seems to be a 3x3 Eyes game for every video game system
imaginable. Unfortunately, these games are only available in Japan, and
they generally require a Japanese game system and knowledge of the
language to be played. More details about the individual games, including
some translations, will be added later.

This seems to be the first 3x3 Eyes game made. It is a roleplaying
game with the traditional top-down view and super-deformed characters,
and some nice cut-scene graphics. The plot is somewhat similar to
manga vol. 6.

This is another RPG game, this time based somewhat on volumes 3-5
of the manga (the Seima Densetsu story arc). There is only 1 CD
even though the game comes in a double-CD case. Perhaps they needed
the extra room for the detailed 52-page manual and the mini-poster
with the cover art on one side and a chart of the game monsters and
items on the other.

This game is a port of the first Nihon Create game for PC-98, described
below. It comes with an 5-minute promotional video showing scenes
from the game. This game is described in detail in the CD &
Graphics hint book mentioned on the Books page.

3x3 Eyes ~Juuma Houkan~
(Beast Restoration)

Super Famicom (SNES)
Banpresto SHVC-P-A83J(JPN), 1995, ???? yen

This is a side-scrolling action/adventure game, and it is a lot of
fun to play.

This game is a 2-CD interactive movie/RPG. It is a port of the second
PC game by Nihon Create.

3x3 Eyes ~Kyuusei Koushu~ S

Sega Saturn
Nihon Create T-21301G, 1996-4-22, 7300 yen

The Saturn game is a newer version of the Playstation game. It comes
on three CDs and has several improvements, including new animation and
voice recordings as well as brighter colors. The third CD contains
some special features, like a product database and a tour of Hong Kong
with voice actors Megumi Hayashibara and Kouji Tsujitani.

This game is a 3-CD interactive movie/RPG, plus an audio CD single
containing an original opening song by Megumi Hayashibara. The
Windows version only had 2 CDs, so this version adds the twist that
disc 2 is for Yakumo and disc 3 is for Haan. I suppose that means
there are two different stories, but I'm not sure. (Sadly there's
no hint book available yet.)

A trilogy of 3x3 Eyes computer games has been created by Nihon Create.
All three of these games are of the "digital comic" adventure
game variety, which is much like interacting with an anime episode.
A lot of the information below came from Nihon Create's home page, which
has now unfortunately been redesigned. These games have been ported
(with modifications) to many different platforms, as shown in the list
of console games above. The titles are ~Sanjiyan Henjyo~
(Sanjiyan Metamorphosis), ~Kyuusei Koushu~ (Soul-Draining Lord),
and ~Tenrin Oh Genmu~ (Illusory Dreams of the Reincarnated King).

Although these games are intended for Japanese
operating systems, it is possible to get the Windows 3.1 games to run in
the US version of Windows with a little work. Instructions will be
available soon. (No, I don't know how to buy them outside of Japan, but
maybe an anime importer that handles special orders can help.)

3x3 Eyes ~Sanjiyan Henjyo~

PC-9801 floppy
Nihon Create, 1993-2, ???? yen

This is the original 3x3 Eyes game for PCs, actually the NEC PC-98
which is incompatible with IBM machines. The game comes with a
Hi-Fi VHS promotional video, which is likely similar to the video
included with the PC Engine version.

Fruits Pack

PC-9801 floppy
Nihon Create, 1993-7, ???? yen

This is an add-on for the Sanjiyan Henjyo game above, with programs
for viewing the game graphics and listening to the music. It also
discusses the making of the game and other information, and there
are a few mini-games included as well.

3x3 Eyes ~Sanjiyan Henjyo~

FM-TOWNS MARTY CD-ROM
Nihon Create, 1993-10, 14800 yen

This is a port of the PC-98 game above to the mysterious FM-TOWNS
system. Obviously it took Japan a while to jump on the IBM-compatible
bandwagon. This game also comes with a 5-minute promotional video.

Making of 3x3 Eyes ~Sanjiyan Henjyo~

FM-TOWNS CD-ROM?
Nihon Create, 1993-12, ???? yen

This is basically the FM-TOWNS version of the Fruits Pack. It should
be more useful since the CD-ROM version of the game should have more
graphics and sound. Of course, you need an FM-TOWNS to run it.

3x3 Eyes ~Kyuusei Koushu~

Windows 3.1 CD-ROM
Nihon Create, 1995-4, 10800 yen

This is the PC version of the second 3x3 Eyes game, and the first game
available for Windows. As you can see, it is rather expensive. There
is also a Premium version (13800 yen) which includes a character sketch
book and a 12-track audio CD with game music, character introductions,
and voice actor interviews.

3x3 Eyes ~Sanjiyan Henjyo~ For Windows

Windows 3.1/Windows 95 CD-ROM
Nihon Create, 1996, 8800 yen

This is a new Windows 95 compatible version of the original PC-98
game. It's also a bit cheaper, I suspect.

3x3 Eyes ~Tenrin Oh Genmu~

Windows 95 CD-ROM
Nihon Create, 1997-12, 10800 yen

This is the third game created by Nihon Create, and the first native
Windows 95 game. The game interface has been improved, and the
graphics are very high quality. It comes on two CD-ROMs, and there
are several mini-games such as poker within the traditional adventure
game. There is also a digital comic that recaps the Sanjiyan Henjyo
game, since this is a sequel of sorts.

Nintendo game boxes scanned by my dad, and Saturn game scanned by me.
Mega-CD, PC Engine, and Windows games photographed by me. PSX game
scans taken from some game importer's web page. PC-98 game covers from
the old Nihon Create web site.